Sooo i guess a automatic is in order

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Having the original weak 3 on the tree. Exhausting my efforts on finding a way to use any sort of 3 speed floor shifter and pricing out everything needed for a 4 speed. It looks like the most obvious and economical route is an 904 at least. Anyone done this. Does it truly hurt resale value. Is there another way?? 66 Dodge charger. 318.

 

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I doubt an auto conversion on a 3 on the tree hurts resale. 4spd conversion should help it.

 

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I guess if still want to be a 'boy racer', stick with man trans. All my cars have been auto trans....& you can install a man valve body if you are so inclined.

 

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A small block 727 would be more appropriate for your (I'm guessing) 318 poly engine.
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Hard to believe getting a good quality 727, flex plate, converter, coolant lines, shift linkage, etc, would be any cheaper than a rebuilt 23 spline 4-speed and shifter assembly. I guess the unknown on my part is if the bellhousing and clutch assembly would swap over to a 4-speed. Either way you will also need a different console plate.

 

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AR67GTX said:

Hard to believe getting a good quality 727, flex plate, converter, coolant lines, shift linkage, etc, would be any cheaper than a rebuilt 23 spline 4-speed and shifter assembly. I guess the unknown on my part is if the bellhousing and clutch assembly would swap over to a 4-speed. Either way you will also need a different console plate.

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Well. Lol.

 

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493 Mike said:

A small block 727 would be more appropriate for your (I'm guessing) 318 poly engine.

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Not sure i agree with this.....mine shifts way, WAY too early although there doesnt seem to be anything wrong with it.... i'd find that car to be way more enjoyable with a three speed (4 speed even moreso) if it was floor shifted as the OP states.